

Stocks to buy: Raja Venkatraman recommends two stocks for 26 February
A volatile start to the new series has dampened investor sentiment. The indices are struggling to maintain peaks, but steady performance in individual stocks suggests that market participation is shifting away from the benchmarks and toward specific stock-picking.Buy above ₹1770, stop ₹1705, target ₹1925 (multiday)Buy above ₹160, stop ₹153, target ₹174 (multiday)Buy above ₹1350, stop ₹1290, target ₹1480 (multiday)Why it’s recommended: Technical trends indicate that after a powerful rally driven by Q3 FY26 net profits jumping 37% to ₹813 crore, the stock entered a brief healthy consolidation.
Currently, prices are finding firm support at the Ichimoku TS (Tenkan-sen) line and are beginning to rotate higher again. With the bullish momentum intact and the company boasting a strong net cash position of over $500 million, the technical setup suggests an extension of the uptrend.
Go long.On 25 February, Indian equities opened on a strong note, with the Nifty crossing 25,500 and sustaining gains through much of the session. The index touched an intraday high of 25,652.60 before profit‑booking in the latter half erased early momentum, causing the benchmark to close flat.
The Sensex added 50.15 points, or 0.06%, to finish at 82,276.07, while the Nifty advanced 57.85 points, or 0.23%, to end at 25,482.50.Broader markets outperformed, with the Nifty Midcap index rising 0.5% and the Smallcap index gaining 1%, reflecting stronger participation beyond frontline stocks. Sectoral movements were mixed: heavyweights such as SBI, ITC, Bharti Airtel, Adani Ports, and Reliance Industries dragged on the Nifty, while Tata Steel, HCL Technologies, Bajaj Auto, Shriram Finance, and Adani Enterprises provided support.
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